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Graduate in as little as 1 year, or flex to part-time.
12th in employment in the UK*
Total fees: £7,680 – pay in full or pay per module.
Work in cyber security – a field with near-zero unemployment.
Graduate in as little as 1 year.
12 starts per year – start within weeks.
Beating Russell Group universities on outcomes*
24/7 online Careers Hub for career confidence.
Study flexibly within a weekly structure.
Flex between full and part-time.
Design and implement secure software, networks, and systems to defend against emerging threats.
Apply advanced cyber security techniques in areas such as cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities using proven tools, methodologies, and security frameworks.
Build and manage scalable, cloud-based infrastructure with embedded security best practices.
Develop research, project management, and communication skills to lead security initiatives and teams.
Fundamentals of Cyber Security Practice
Cyber Security for Digital Business
Software Engineering
Modern Database Systems
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information Systems Development
Computer Networks
Cloud Computing
Project Management and the Computing Professional
Research Development
Research Project
Graduate ready to take on critical security roles in industries where protection is paramount – with skills that are in demand across the globe.
Possible career paths include:
Cyber Security Analyst: £41,396
Security Engineer: £57,545
Security Architect: £79,242
Penetration Tester: £52,076
Cloud Architect: £85,929
*Salaries listed from glassdoor.co.uk and accurate as of February 2026.
Our computer science master's programmes are designed to help students develop the skills needed to succeed in industry. We want students to graduate with knowledge they can use immediately in their careers.
Prof. Alastair Irons
Academic Lead for MSc Computer Science at Walbrook
I actually wanted to say how happy I am that I’m studying on this programme and how lucky I feel. The programme is very well structured, the study materials are solid, and it has helped me develop my skills and knowledge significantly. There are many online programmes available, but finding one that combined academic quality, accessibility and affordability was very important to me.
